
North Dakota may join states that allow otter trapping
Experts say the otter population is thriving, but animal welfare groups worry the expansion of trapping in the U.S. and Canada in recent decades isn’t sustainable.

Experts say the otter population is thriving, but animal welfare groups worry the expansion of trapping in the U.S. and Canada in recent decades isn’t sustainable.

The proposal that went out for public comment Friday would set a quota of two wolves in each of two Montana management areas outside the park.

Budget cut championed by environmental and conservation groups as a long-awaited rebuke of a program they contend needlessly kills thousands of animals each year. But rural Oregonians and ranchers see it as the tone-deaf response

Hunters spent more than $682.7 million and anglers spent over $271.3 million. Trappers, wildlife viewers and boaters were also big spenders with a combined contribution of almost $140 million.

Board of Game Commissioners gives final approval to 2017-18 hunting/trapping seasons.

Board to meet March 27 and 28 at Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters.

Reports say their traps snared a wolf, a deer, foxes, even dogs.

Anglers and hunters may purchase new licenses starting today at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website and at more than 140 vendor locations throughout the state.

The statewide meetings, over the Iowa Communications Network to listen to the public’s thoughts on hunting and trapping regs, are part of the process for making rules in state government.
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